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Anyone else watching the gymnastics world championships?

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hellokittymania · 25/10/2018 19:17

USA gymnastics channel on YouTube put videos up of the women doing podium training, but I don't know when the competition is starting for them. Anyway, I'm really looking forward to watching the world championships. I love Simone biles new floor routine.

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Bookridden · 25/10/2018 19:20

Yes, I can't wait. I've watched some of the podium training too. I can't see anyone beating Bibles, but I don't like her style of gymnastics much. I think my favourite gymnast at the moment is Morgan Hurd. Did you see the Belgian girl on the bars, Nina someone? Amazing. Not sure how the British girls will do.

hellokittymania · 25/10/2018 19:24

Morgan was great last year! I hope she makes it to the all around and gets a medal!

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Bookridden · 25/10/2018 19:27

Me too. But can you see any serious challenges to Simone Biles? Hopefully there will be a decent amount of coverage under the red button.

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hellokittymania · 25/10/2018 19:27

Found it!

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hellokittymania · 25/10/2018 19:29

Did you see the girl from the Netherlands beam routine? The one who won the gold medal in 2016? Very pretty as well.

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Bookridden · 25/10/2018 19:36

Yep, Sanne Weaver? That double turn on the beam!

hellokittymania · 01/11/2018 14:51

Book, are you watching the all around it? My fingers are seriously crossed right now. I really really really hope for something. I’m sure if you are watching it you understand what I mean. I won’t give it away if you haven’t watched it yet.

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hellokittymania · 01/11/2018 14:55

I really don’t think you should be able to fall and win the competition which I think is what’s going to happen. I really really feel for Nina. Those what a great job she did today. Even if she doesn’t get a medal. She should have done.

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BrightonBB · 01/11/2018 14:56

Enjoying it on tv now :)

changedforDoha · 01/11/2018 14:58

Drum Roll....

I am currently working in Doha and have the US, Australian, Spanish, Brazilian, Canadian and Slovakian (plus many more) teams staying in my hotel. Totally unexpected

changedforDoha · 01/11/2018 15:01

...I don't know why but I was quite surprised at how short most of them are!

hellokittymania · 01/11/2018 15:01

Change for doha, lucky you! I feel so bad for Nina, but very good job.

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hellokittymania · 01/11/2018 15:04

one of my favorite gymnast is the very very small one from Brazil, her name is Flavia. I think even know she is only 141 cm. She used to be 131. Very very small but dynamic gymnastics and I love her personality.

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hellokittymania · 01/11/2018 15:05

Awww i’m really happy for Mai Marakami though

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changedforDoha · 01/11/2018 15:06

The thing is... it's wasted on me, I could have free tickets from work but I can't use them as I'm on site for the next five days. My children and my brothers tribe are all gymnastics mad too... need to see if I can collar someone famous for a "good luck and keep at it" video message... I wouldn't know where to start!

hellokittymania · 01/11/2018 15:10

Oh my God Svetlana boginskaya is there. They are giving out a prize for elegance.

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hellokittymania · 01/11/2018 15:11

Doha don’t be shy! Just ask one of them for their autographs for something!

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changedforDoha · 01/11/2018 15:13

I'm a 45 year old telecoms engineer with a beard and a beer gut, I don't want to get arrested!

hellokittymania · 01/11/2018 15:17

Ha ha ha, just say the autographs for me! 😂

Her somebody watching the competition, what are they giving to the 6/5 and fourth place runners up? They are giving them something but I can’t quite see what.

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Bookridden · 01/11/2018 21:02

I haven't managed to see the all around, but I know the result. It wasn't going to be otherwise was it? She just didn't have the style of Mustafina on bars. Will see it all on catch up in a couple of days.

Do you all think it will be a clean sweep for Biles in the individual apparatus?

hellokittymania · 01/11/2018 22:38

Book,
Tiles fell off the beam today but still one. I really really hope that the other gymnasts will get there a chance in the finals. Nina performed so well today and the results were so close. I'm glad she got fourth. I think Nina got higher than files in qualification didn't she? Plus, biles only had a 13.2 on beam today because she fell and made some other smaller mistakes. But even Morgan her to put her hand down on the beam today.

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hellokittymania · 01/11/2018 22:39

Sorry, dictation seems to not be able to function this evening. I'm talking about Simone Biles. There, it finally got it right.

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hellokittymania · 02/11/2018 19:35

What an amazing day of finals! Philippines, Mexico? Great job to these gymnasts. And finally, Nina won her gold-medal.

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